Case Study of Automobile Industry, General Motors (GM) Focus
Case Study of Automobile Industry
Research on General Motors
Description of Automobile Industry: Automobile industry is the modern manufacturing industry including commercial vehicles (CVs), cars, three-wheelers and two-wheelers segments.
The automotive industry has been playing a leading role in spurring growth in economies throughout the world since the industrial revolution. It is a sector characterized by not only tremendous potential growth, but also very high profile trade disputes, and intense competition. In the 21st century, the automotive industry confronts greater challenges as the industry undergoes fundamental changes.
Research on GM: General Motors is the world's largest automotive corporation operating in over 70 countries with a presence in more than 200 countries, more than 260 major subsidiaries, and a total of 395,000 employees worldwide which translate into global opportunities that span the planet. Founded in 1908, GM has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931. GM today has manufacturing operations in 32 countries and its vehicles are sold in more than 190 countries.
General Motors is involved in Telecommunications, Aerospace, Defense, Financial and Insurance Services, Locomotives, Automotive Systems and Heavy Duty Automatic Transmissions. In all GM does, their philanthropy and commitment to the environment in which they live, is unsurpassed in the industry.
GM Brands: GM's automotive brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, HUMMER, Oldsmobile, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. In some countries, the GM distribution network also markets vehicles manufactured by GM Daewoo, Isuzu, Subaru and Suzuki.
GM Vision: To be the world leader in transportation products and related services.
Will earn customers' enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by integrity, teamwork and the innovation of GM people.
In 2002, GM sold more than 8.5 million cars and trucks, nearly 15 percent of the global vehicle market. GM's global headquarters is at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit. GM set industry sales records in the United States, its largest market, for total trucks and sport utility vehicles. GM became the first manufacturer to sell more than 2.7 million trucks in a calendar year and the first to sell more than 1.2 million SUVs. GM also increased its market share in the North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America/Africa/Mid-East regions.
Company Culture of GM GM has defined six core values for the conduct of its business The 6 core values define what GM wants to achieve and what GM wants to stand for as a company. They are not only the road map for corporate social responsibility: they are...